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FLACH EXCAVATION INC
Ravena, NY
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3435567 · MC 1404415
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1404415 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Liability & Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
62.5% OOS · 17 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1404415
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 73TRB006837
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3435567
MC Number
MC-1404415
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 3, 2020
Authority Granted
June 21, 2022
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
171 Bushendorf Rd, Ravena, NY 12143-2213
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joshua Flach
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance56
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
62.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | NY | 1 | — | Yes | Rain · Dusk · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY14
CT3
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Truck
4
Flatbed
3
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Other Trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE53302R35A3557 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWXBTX0XJ790736 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X44J066871 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kinetic Custom Trailers Ltd | Flatbed | 2K9KKZ140SP075348 | 2 | 1 |
| Western St | Tractor | 2WMXAJ0022KK49167 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKDX4TX8KF280998 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPFXYB6YLG72078 | 1 | 1 |
| Internatio | Straight Truck | 1HTWPATT0FH603231 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440VH7D1020135 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBTX25J071038 | 1 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKJ04938YB079337 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X7KJ251070 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX4FJ439700 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X1NN320353 | 1 | — |
| 1990 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1XP5LBEX1LN297574 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFD69X7TN397584 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD4EX5DD178611 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5336P1043023 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Other Trailer · 52 ft | 57JE52304P35A1140 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | 3079004533 | CT, CT | III | 3 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XP5D69X1NN320353 |
NY 44716NF |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | SPG3041291 | QUEENSBURY NY | II | 5 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3BKDX4TX8KF280998 57JE52304P35A1140 |
NY 21236BR ME 5669501 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | 3070007808 | STRATFORD, CT | III | 3 | — | UNITED CIVIL | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPWD4EX5DD178611 |
NY 19373BR |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 390.19TG | Filing an MCS-150 with false or misleading information. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | SPT3111502 | ALBANY NY | II | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKWDB0X44J066871 40FSK5336P1043023 |
NY 16002BR NY 5373767 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 3084000148 | GREENWICH SCALE, CT | II | 4 | 1 | FLACH EXCAVATION INC | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWD40X7KJ251070 |
NY 19374BR |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| November 12, 2025 | SPT3111261 | SCHENECTADY NY | II | 11 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST LANDOLL CORPORATION |
2WMXAJ0022KK49167 1LH440VH7D1020135 |
NY 20528BR ME 275055F |
| 393.51C-BAPG | OOSAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| October 10, 2025 | SPT3111157 | ALBANY NY | II | 19 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST FONTAINE T |
2WMXAJ0022KK49167 57JE53302R35A3557 |
NY 20528BR NY CH48946 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | D304300892 | SYRACUSE NY | I | 17 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XP5LBEX1LN297574 |
NY 73701NE |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.83A | OOSExhaust System - Location of Exhaust - Exhaust system of any commercial motor vehicle located as to allow burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, th | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRBFC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| July 25, 2025 | SPG3070312 | ALBANY NY | II | 11 | 1 | FLACH EXCAVATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KINETIC CUSTOM TRAILERS LTD |
1XKZP4TX4FJ439700 2K9KKZ140SP075348 |
NY 20529BR OK CZ7593 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| July 16, 2025 | SPD4020136 | JAMESVILLE NY | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXBTX25J071038 |
NY 98759NC |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED CIVIL | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | Active Reinstated - insurance coverage restored | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 20, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 21, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 21, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 8, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Erie Insurance Company |
| July 9, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 8, 2026 |
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